Ecological Conservation and Islam

Allah, the almighty has created this world to be inhabited by human beings. He has created everything which is conducive & comfortable. In contrast to that, today man himself pollutes the entire environment through multiple ways. From smoking up of a cigarette to using a plastic bag, we are responsible for spoiling our ecology. Ozone depletion or global warming’s effect won’t make a difference till we don’t take steps to improve our surroundings.

Simply blaming industrialisation for contaminating the environment is also not justified. There is no doubt that the industrial revolution has also provided ample comforts in our lives. From a car to an aeroplane, it has facilitated us in ways more than one.

Not any religion evades the role of a person to take care of the ecological gatherings. However a Muslim needs to be more cautious while creating any means of pollution. The extra ordinary Air, Water and Sound pollution should be minimised. It has definitely affected the equilibrium of the weather.

Many scientists have opined that if we don’t stop polluting the environment, it will be hazardous, devastating and destructive for us and generations to come.

Science has suggested the ways to absorb the elements of pollution but to get maximum profits through minimum expenditures; the industrialists don’t take it into the consideration. It is not only un- Islamic but inhuman as well. It is incumbent upon the industrialists that if they go for an industry that causes pollution they must use the means that could deter the pollution too.

Undoubtedly Multinational corporations have helped us growing economically but they should provide us with good products in the market which don’t affect anyone physically or mentally. Industrial wastage should not be dumped without ignoring the conditions laid down by the government. It is believed that most of the ecological threats do come from developed nations to ensure more profits by exploiting our nation.

We should Use public transport to avoid pollution on roads. We should not let the drains out of our houses; we should not throw dirt and filth in the clean water or on roads. Take care of sanitation in and around our vicinity, take care of surrounding slums, and educate them on these issues. Use jute bags in lieu of Plastic ones; these are some of the very easy ways through which you can contribute to a better society.